Ice Cube defends working with Trump campaign on 'Platinum Plan' for Black Americans

Rapper Ice Cube defended himself against social media attacks Wednesday after the Trump 2020 Campaign thanked him for working with the president on his "Platinum Plan" for Black Americans.

Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA

The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.

Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism

What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?

Activists in New Mexico, Arizona mark Indigenous Peoples Day

In Arizona, Oct. 12 marked the first time that the state recognized Indigenous Peoples Day while still keeping Columbus Day a state holiday.

Phoenix activist arrested after protest to be released on bond

A man arrested following a protest in Phoenix will be released from jail after a judge set a bond for his release at a hearing.

Rapper, social activist Killer Mike to be honored at Billboard Music Awards

Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.

Protesters knock down Roosevelt and Lincoln statues in Portland

Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday’s federal holiday named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.

Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.

'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special

“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.

Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58

The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.

Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release

Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.

No Pride Parade in Phoenix for 2020 amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

Phoenix Pride will not take place in 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that is affecting Arizona and other parts of the world.

1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19

A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Newest California Supreme Court justice nominee would be 1st openly gay man to hold post

Martin Jenkins would also be the third African American judge and the first openly gay justice to hold this seat, once the confirmation process is complete, which Newsom said he hoped would occur by next month. 

Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voice of Dolores Huerta

In this episode, we speak to the Civil Rights icon, Dolores Huerta, about her lifelong journey of fighting for the rights of immigrant farmworkers and the impact the Black Lives Matter movement is having on our society.

California to study reparations for Black Americans

The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.